Willie was the third puppy in the litter, a strapping big boy with a high energy level
and a good desire to please. Willie went home with pro field trainer Jody Ware, his wife Leigh, and
their kids Nick, Emily and William. Willie is William's personal pet, but as Jody says, he will have the fun of
train and compete with him till William gets a little older. This is the first Golden owned by the Wares who are primarily Labrador people -- but they have trained
both our Callie and Panda as well as several other Goldens (both Fern Hill Goldens and others) -- and thought they
would give one a try. We are very excited to see how he does!

News About Willie:

Date: August 15, 2015. Jody put on a handling/training seminar for the East Tennessee
Retriever Club, and brought along Willie. Jim snapped these pictures after the seminar was over, and
Jody was working with Willie and son William, the most junior handler present! The other puppy on the left
above is Willie's littermate Cooper, who is also owned by a club member. It was
a happy reunion for the two puppies!

Date: June 8 and June 27, 2015. Willie at his new home with special friend William

Baby Pictures

Left to right: Leigh, Nick, William, Willie and Emily

Willie stayed with us a couple of extra days since Jody was running a hunt test
at pickup time. Jim and Willie, 6/7/15.